All About Epoxy Floor Coatings

Ultimately the purpose of flooring is to protect the lower surface of a dwelling. The type of covering that is used depends on the budget, purpose and practicality. Some example of flooring material is carpet, wood covering, ceramic tiles, resilient flooring and chemical flooring.

What are chemical floor coatings?

Chemical flooring enables you to protect the floor surface by using some kind of paint. It is quite common in places that are exposed to harsh chemicals such as scientific laboratories, public toilet and others. It protects the surface from dampness and gives a shiny look. Although this solution is expensive compared to the alternatives, it is probably the best option and prevents the floor from corrosion for a longer period of time.

What do floor coatings consist of?

A few good examples of industrial coatings are inorganic zinc, phosphate, and Xylan and PVD coatings. But most common floor coatings used in the industry is epoxy floor coatings. This is an end product of epoxy resins sometimes called as two part epoxy coatings which has a nature of sticking things together. Because it dries up quickly, it protects the floor surface with an excellent hardness. Another important property of epoxy coatings is its low volatility and water clean-up. They are super effective on open surfaces such as roofs which are exposed to sun and harsh climates. It also reduces exposure and flammability so it can be used on kitchen surfaces as well.

How do you chose a particular floor coating?

There are many brands available in the market. But what type of paint you buy depends on the need of client. If the surface where you want to paint is concrete floor then perhaps the best brand for that is Dulux. However always read the product description before you buy it. If you don’t understand which type of paint you need for your job then ask a professional colour specialist.

There are lot of reputed painting companies in Sydney and surrounding suburbs. Priority Coatings is one of the best painting companies in the industry when it comes to all floor coatings, providing sound advice and professional service. 25 years’ experience means we’ve seen it all and we can help you no matter your requirements!